Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1887-03-17


The light was dying out. A black fig.
ure was seen upon the beach. If no
could swim out that fifty yards or SO he
might bring us some assistance. The
master shook his head.
There's no swimmer in Dorset as
will do it. It's possible. I've seen
men in the Pacific swim rs bad bits,
but there's not ten men in this country
would try it.
The figure came near and stood by
the cllf in a place opposite the wreck.
Three men were behind him on a ledge
holding rope--he intended to come
out then. Hurrah!
He plunged from rock into Deep.
seething water which broke over his
head. He was gone! No! He reap
peared beyond the wave; he had gone
through it and was making progress
toward the yacht, steadily. We could
not bear to look at him. 1t seemed as
if he must be dashed to pieces; but he
made his way out, and, after terrible
struggle under the yachts bows, was
hauled in bleeding, dripping, half-naked,
and with strong line around his
waist.
A cheer! another; scream from
Lady Pardock. The very last person
she expected to see had done this thrice
gallant feat-Capt. Armstrong, who
she had limited was coward. A cow
ard!
There was no time for compliments.
The men ashore had gained the beach
now. and had already attached rope
to the line. The rope was hauled on
board, basket and whip were quickly
attached and the basket travelled across.
deluged at times by the waves, but Sc
curely. The first person to venture
was Mrs. Cardewc. BY general con-
sent she went first, and was landed
dripping but in safety. Lady Pardock
refused to 90 without her boy; but
Capt Armstrong said: Trust him to
me. will answer for his life with my
ownn
She smiled at him and gave him her
hand. He clasped it. She kissed her
child, bidding him remain with Capt.
Armstrong. Sir Jocelyr said never a
word. He acquiesced silently, and
chung to his preserver tightly. The
basket was sent away safely, then l
went and was clasped in Charley's
arms. tainted.
Everybody was saved. Capt Arm
strong quilted the wreck last but one,
and delivered the child to his mother,
who was waiting, fearless. oblivious of
the wind and rain and sea, while he
was carried across. And this man, she
had sa d, was afraid! Aud |! Well,
say nothing now. Dry clothes and a
welcome to the barracks were within
reach; and in couple of hours, after
great kindness from the governor of
the prison and the soldiers, we were
enabled to proceed into Weymouth.
That night the wind was terrible, and
the FREELY was knocked to pieces at
high water on the Chesil bank on Mon
day morning. went down and saw
her broken up.
We remained at Weymouth until
Monday, and then all returned to Car
dewc manor except myself, Capt Arm
strong, Lady Paddock. and Sir Jocelyn.
The lad could not bear to part with his
friend who had rescued him and had
told him 50 many nice stories
II must go, my boy" the captain
said; Il am afraid meant am
obliged to 60"
'Oh, Capt. Armstrong, can you ever
forgive me?" cried Lady Pardock,
tearfully. Il beg your pardon most
humbly for so disappearing YOU"
My dear Lady Paddock, please say
no more. am really glad that was
enabled to render you u service. "
"A service can never repay" she
said. Now, Jocelyn, 60 with Mrs.
Farmer"
For once the child paused. Then he
said:
Il want Capt. Armstrong to stay
with us always, mamma We have
plenty of money for us all and such s
big house. VIII you Gomez he cried.
Il am afraid | can not go for long,
Jocelyn,n said he; mot for always"
"Why not?' said Lady Pardock
suddenly. Then the blood rushed tc
her face, for she perceived what con
struction might be placed upon heI
words. She motioned me to leave the
room. and then | went out with Sil
Jocelyn until rain came on, when
came back.
,
Capt. Armstrong is going to be m,
new papa" cried Sir Jocelyn tina
evening as he rushed into the room
I us it not splendid? Now he will tel
: me plenty of tales. Mamma is glad
too for she kissed him when he said HI
' would stay with us, and she never kiss
cs anyone but me"
s This was satisfactory! Next da
a Capt Armstrong and Lady Pardocl
;. came to the manor, and drove in tn
, new omnibus alone. Icame in ca
: with the heir and the luggage, an
t there were great rejoicings when tn
engagement was announced at Carde
g we manor.
d so you cared for him all the time
+ dear?" said Mrs. Cardewe to Lad
It Paddock,
e II did," replied the radiant youn
a widow. HE is the best and braves
C man in the world. "-CdsseH.
So Very Queer,